Book Details
Format
Hardcover
Pages
112
Language
English
Published
Nov 1, 2016
Publisher
Athenaeum
ISBN-10
9025304877
ISBN-13
9789025304874
Description
In this comprehensive work, Pliny the Elder presents an extensive encyclopedia that delves into various aspects of medicine, blending ancient wisdom with observations from nature. His meticulous collection spans across multiple fields, illustrating the interplay between natural phenomena and human health.
Modern scholars Joost van Gelder, Mark Nieuwenhuis, and Ton Peters collaborate to expand on Pliny’s findings, providing insights that connect classical medicine to contemporary practices. This fusion of past and present invites readers to explore the evolution of medical knowledge and encourages a deeper understanding of its historical roots.
Modern scholars Joost van Gelder, Mark Nieuwenhuis, and Ton Peters collaborate to expand on Pliny’s findings, providing insights that connect classical medicine to contemporary practices. This fusion of past and present invites readers to explore the evolution of medical knowledge and encourages a deeper understanding of its historical roots.